Brazil's players watch from the bench. REUTERS/Dominic Ebenbichler Jul 12 2014 (Reuters) - Dreadful defending cost Brazil dear yet again on Saturday as the World Cup hosts slumped to a 3-0 loss to the Netherlands in a playoff for third place, underlining just how far the 'Selecao' have fallen down world soccer's pecking order.
The misery continued for Brazil in the third-place match of the 2014 FIFA World Cup as the hosts were destroyed 3-0 by the Netherlands Saturday. The team conceded 10 goals in two matches and finished the tournament with 14 goals against, the most ever for the nation in the tournament. Latin Post.com takes a look at the results and analyzes both teams
Netherlands ended their 2014 FIFA World Cup campaign on a high note, scoring an impressive 3-0 win against host Brazil in the third-place match on Saturday at the Estadio Nacional in Brasilia.
Every major tournament is defined by a series of major moments that will likely live on for years to come. Here is a look at the defining moments of the 2014 FIFA World Cup prior to the big final on Sunday.
Brazil failed to reach the 2014 FIFA World Cup final, but injured Selecao talisman will be an interested spectator on Sunday’s match, expressing hope that Argentina will win against Germany.
Carmelo Anthony will stay with the New York Knicks as reports indicated that the free agent superstar is now negotiating a new deal to extend his stay in the Big Apple.
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez (43-1-1, 31 KOs) and Erislandy Lara (19-1-2, 12 KOs) have traded verbal jabs over the past several weeks, and on Saturday, the two fighters will let their fists do the talking when they collide at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Argentina's Lionel Messi and Brazil's Neymar have been among the best players in the 2014 FIFA World Cup. Latin Post.com takes a look at the best players of the tournament.
Germany's national soccer team player Philipp Lahm (L) and his teammates run during a training session in the village of Santo Andre north of Porto Seguro July 10, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 12 2014
Germany's national soccer team coach Joachim Loew (2ndL) gives a thumbs-up before boading a bus in the town of Santa Cruz Cabralia, north of Porto Seguro, July 11, 2014. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann Jul 12 2014
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates his team's win over the Netherlands after their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Corinthians arena in Sao Paulo July 9, 2014. REUTERS/Dylan Martinez Jul 12 2014
Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger celebrates his team's win over Brazil after their 2014 World Cup semi-finals at the Mineirao stadium in Belo Horizonte July 8, 2014. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach Jul 12 2014
The final two games of the 2014 FIFA FIFA World Cup are among us. Two squads, Brazil and the Netherlands, battle for third place Saturday, but only two teams, Argentina and Germany, will be playing for soccer's greatest title. Latin Post.com previews and predicts every game with scheduled dates, times, predictions and everything fans need to know for this weekend.
Lionel Messi has Argentina in the World Cup Finals against Germany, but the young striker has made quite a name for himself by scoring some famous international goals in his career. Latin Post recalls the top five goals he's made.
The Golden Ball for the best player of the 2014 FIFA World Cup will be awarded in the coming days leading up to the big final on Sunday. Latin Post.com breaks down the top contenders for the Golden Ball in Brazil
Both Brazil and the Netherlands suffered a defeat in the semifinals round, but they will get a chance to redeem themselves in the 2014 FIFA World Cup third place game Saturday. Latin Post.com previews the game, teams and predicts the winner.
USA fans watch the 2014 World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Belgium and the U.S., at a viewing party in Redondo Beach, California July 1, 2014. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson Jul 11 2014
